While many people may know to keep things like Social Security numbers private, the growing body of information posted online could be used against you. These personal facts may make it easier for identity thieves and hackers, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Reconsider sharing things like full name, birth date, current employer, family member names and, of course, your home address.

But there's also information that many of us share in passing that may help cyber criminals answer your password retrieval questions. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, you may want to rethink sharing your hometown, marital status, schools attended and even your pet’s name on social media. Identity thieves and hackers may use this information as a starting point when answering those security questions.